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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,182.94 and 241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,182.94 and 241.00 is: 361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,182.94 = 241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,182.94 = 241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,182.94 × 241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 285,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,084.98/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.41

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